The year ends with Need for Speed Underground 2 at no. 1 and Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas at no. 2 for sales in the UK. … [Read more...]
Can’t Stop Won’t Stop
January 6, 2005 By
Apparently the upcoming Feb. 1st release of hip hop history book Can't Stop Won't Stop has inspired author and activist Jeff Chang to massively upgrade his Internet presence with the launch of the website Can't Stop Won't Stop. Much more than a promotional site for his new book, Chang has … [Read more...]
Kano: Next Grimey Star?
January 6, 2005 By
Kano may be the next hip hop phenom from London's fertile garage/grime scene, according to both the recent Sound of 2005 poll, which identifies UK music writers' favorites to watch, as well as the earlier Smash Hit Poll Winners' Party, in which fans elevated Kano into the ranks of pop stars. … [Read more...]
Homegrown Hip Hop in Japan
January 6, 2005 By
Hip hop is growing ever more popular in Japan, in part, due to the development of local acts. Yo Takatsuki looks at the cultural and industry context for hip hop's popularity in Japan. Surprisingly, though the claim is made that some local artists are now outselling American acts, neither the … [Read more...]
NC Voices Include Hip Hop Artists
January 6, 2005 By
Neal Hutcheson's documentary Voices of North Carolina premieres this week on UNC-TV. The documentary focuses on North Carolina dialects and speechways with the inclusion of hip hop via members of up and coming NC group Little Brother. I spoke with Neal this summer in North Carolina about the … [Read more...]
